Met Éireann is forecasting scattered clouds and a maximum temperature of 20 degrees. While the day might start with some showers in the area, things should clear up for revellers at Fairview. Conor Capplis

Kooks top albums chart with first week sales of 65,901". Music Week. 21 April 2008. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012 . Retrieved 14 June 2009.Konk went on to debut on the UK Albums Chart at number one with first week sales of 65,901 units. [30] The album also spawned three top 50 hits including their highest chart performer to date, " Always Where I Need to Be", which peaked at number three. Fullerton, Jamie (23 August 2010). "The Kooks to release Jim Abbiss-produced album in early 2011". NME . Retrieved 18 April 2021.

a b Brennan, Nate (7 September 2011). "The Kooks Debut Two New Songs". Spin . Retrieved 18 April 2021. Meanwhile, nerve damage in drummer Garred’s arm meant he had to be replaced on tour and in the studio by Chris Prendergast. After initial recording sessions were scrapped, Garred returned and managed to record The Kooks' third studio album, entitled Junk of the Heart, which was released on 12 September 2011. But after initial promotional appearances, Garred permanently left the band in November 2011. The Kooks eventually recruited former Golden Silvers member Alexis Nuñez as their new drummer. Atherton, James (12 September 2011). "Drowned in Sound Review". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021 . Retrieved 19 April 2021. When playing a set at Neighbourhood Weekender music festival in the UK last month, the band played the following songs:

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On 8 April 2017, the Kooks decided to start the tour with two warm up shows in their spiritual home of Brighton, a matinee gig at The Prince Albert pub and The Haunt in the evening; both these sold out within two hours on the day of the gig. They subsequently performed at the Isle of Wight Festival 2017. [47] Let's Go Sunshine (2018) [ edit ] With their 2008 follow-up Konk debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart, it recorded first week sales of 65,000, achieving gold status in both the UK and Ireland. On 30 October, the band announced that the U.S. tour had to be rescheduled for early 2019 due to "unforeseen circumstances." [49] When the band resumed performing at the Corona Capital festival in Mexico on 17 November 2018, Pete Denton was absent, with Peter Randall - who had previously played bass for Adele [50] - in his place. Denton was also missing from subsequent shows. [51] There will be signs on approach to the concert, which will take place at the Annesley Bridge end of Fairview Park. If you have any accessibility queries regarding accessible toilets, dietary or medical requirements, see mcd.ie for details on how to get in touch prior to the event. Renshaw, David (24 April 2014). "The Kooks announce new album 'Listen' ". NME . Retrieved 24 April 2014.

a b O'Regan, Nadine (4 May 2008). "The Kooky crew". Sunday Business Post. Archived from the original on 2 July 2008 . Retrieved 6 October 2009. Ultratop.be – The Kooks – Junk of the Heart" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 September 2014. Rafferty was fired from the band on 31 January 2008, after a series of absences due to illness and long-standing rumours about his place in the band; drug addiction was also quoted as one of the reasons for his departure. [23] Rafferty subsequently refuted these claims, saying that he had been fired from the band because he "didn't think Konk was very good, and I said that." [24] Dan Logan, bassist with a local Brighton band Cat the Dog, was drafted in as a temporary replacement for Rafferty. [25] After the departure of Rafferty, the band had considered splitting up. Pritchard discussed the possibility of Dan Logan joining the band as their new bassist, "It's been really strange for us but it's something that had to happen. Dan hasn’t joined the band properly yet. We're trying him out, but I love playing with him." [26] In October 2008, Peter Denton - who had previously filled in for Rafferty during the Inside In/Inside Out touring cycle - was chosen as the permanent bassist. [27] Harris and Pritchard at Summercase 2008 in BarcelonaSullivan, Caroline (9 September 2011). "The Guardian Review". The Guardian . Retrieved 19 April 2021. a b c d e Bedian, Knar (25 July 2014). "Interview: The Kooks Talk "Listen" Album". Sound of Boston . Retrieved 1 August 2014. Radio 1 Presents....The Kooks". BBC. 1 September 2008. Archived from the original on 20 May 2009 . Retrieved 14 June 2009. But tensions with Rafferty led to the bassist’s dismissal after the album’s recording was completed. Dan Logan was brought in to play bass on the Konk deluxe edition bonus disc RAK, and on initial touring and promotional duties for the album. The band eventually settled on Pete Denton – who had previously subbed for Rafferty while touring the first album – as permanent bassist.